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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Suspension is complete

So i need opinions on if my suspension is complete. Here is the list of suspension items that i have.

Jcw shocks and springs
Cabrio braces
H-sport rear lower control arms
Reinforcement plates for shock towers
Bsh lower engine mount (just ordered)
Mini madness 22mm rsb (just ordered)
Mini madness lower strut brace
Vip engine damper
And a overhead strut bar (will get m7 as soon as available).

Besides a roll cage can anyone think of what i missed, important wise. Input is greatly appreciated
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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If this is a track car, you should consider end links for both the front and rear of the car. And also some poly bushings to replace the rubber ones.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Also think you might not need the upper strut brace when you have the lower. The roll cage you want to add will also improve the stiffness of the chassis.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Not a track car, street car but i love driving hard. And the oem endlinks are fine, really no need to replace them. And alright poly bushings will be added to my list. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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And ya roll cage is way down the line. Have alot of other things before that. Brakes and tranny and face lift/body kit before roll cage.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cargod4490
Not a track car, street car but i love driving hard. And the oem endlinks are fine, really no need to replace them. And alright poly bushings will be added to my list. Thanks
Yes OEM end links should be just fine then. Not sure about the need for the roll cage and some if the stuff you have added for street use but it is your money.

My car is setup for track first and is also a dd. Suspension is the hardest thing to get right.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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And ya roll cage is way down the line. Have alot of other things before that. Brakes and tranny and face lift/body kit before roll cage.
The gen 2 MCS brakes are pretty good with larger calipers and rotors. Generally very friendly for the street.

Then there are BBK like the one I have, the wilwood 13" x .92" rotor and FSL 4 pot calipers. Uses 20mm thick pads which only last 6-7 track days. Would not need really that heavy duty brakes for street use. Just change out the pads for something good like carbotechs XP8.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Right agreed about the brakes but eventally i wanna do shows with my car. Customizing when i can. Im going over the top when it comes to brakes. 8 piston in the front and 6 in the rear with a customcaliper for e brake. Haha probably next year will start that project. But first stage 1 power upgrade lol
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Def need to get the powerflex control arm bushings.
Also there is the powerflex rear trailing arm bushings that keep the rear toe from changing so much during hard cornering.
Then the TSW X brace stiffens the car the best.
Front and rear end links would allow you to take the preload off the sway bars.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Camber plates.

The Ireland Engineering fixed plates are awesome for the street and light track. For more serious track work get an adjustable set.

- Andrew
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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My camber is just where i want it and also dont think i can use the fixed plates due to lowered springs on jcw suspension. And alright i will plan on bushings
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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You can use the fixed plates on JCW suspension.

For performance driving, if you don't have camber plates you don't have enough camber up front.
 
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